John Calipari received a mixed reception on his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then got the last laugh when his Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 12 Kentucky 89-79. “It’s hard to win in here. And I’ve got to be honest with you,

John Calipari's first trip back to Rupp Arena with his new team was a successful one. Calipari's unranked Arkansas upset No. 12 Kentucky 89-79 on Saturday

Why did John Calipari leave Kentucky? Here's everything to know of Calipari's decision to leave the Wildcats for Arkansas ahead of the 2024-25 season:

The three former Wildcats who returned to Rupp Arena lifted John Calipari and Arkansas basketball to a much-needed victory over Kentucky.

John Calipari pulled off a major upset in his return to Rupp Arena, with Arkansas knocking off the No. 12-ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night.

John Calipari once dominated college basketball; however, his grip on the game has loosened. After half a season with Arkansas, once-loyal fans have seemingly turned against him as the Razorbacks struggle.

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John Calipari returned to Kentucky, leading his team to a win under challenging conditions, showcasing resilience and unity in his first season at Arkansas.